Arnold, CA…The local power outage situation has not improved from last evening and in some areas the outages increased. The outages are widespread and in some cases PG&E cannot even access the damaged equipment to start repairs. Lets hope the break in the weather on Saturday and Sunday will allow PG&E and other utility companies […]
Arnold, CA…Detailed forecasts from the National Weather Service for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada & Mother Lode are below. For the West Slope Today Mostly cloudy. Snow showers likely in the morning, then a chance of rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Not as cold. Highs 23 to 38 higher elevations…34 to 42 lower […]
Arnold, CA…Some office views are better than others. Working from the mountains can be a challenge but sometimes just the view from the office window makes it all worth it. With clearing weather for this weekend all the Mountain communities along the Western Slope will be digging out.
Angels Camp, CA…Due to the storms with heavy snow and extreme weather, Bret Harte High School District has made the decision to go to remote learning on Friday as well. Bret Harte will be on a Wed & Fri Bell Schedule.
Arnold, CA…This is our Morning Chain Control Update. This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans as of Friday, January 29th, 2021 at 07:15 AM. Some of the changes since last night are that the controls have been lowered to Murpys and Soulsbyville on Hwys 4 & 108. Hwy 88 remains closed before Kirkwood […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Now at new Angels Camp Location! With power uncertainties becoming the norm is your business or family ready? A back up generator from Pioneer Electric can provide peace of mind. Pioneer Electric is a licensed and insured, full service electrical contracting business servicing: Calaveras, Tuolumne and beyond since 1984.and provide a full range […]
Arnold, CA…Because of the snow loads PG&E is having trouble even accessing the equipment that was damaged and now throwing thousands in the dark. In an outbound call from PG&E they stated that in some cases it may be days till power is fully restored. Comcast is also having widespread outages as well in the […]
Pinecrest, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Blocking Snowplow Near Sr108 / Pinecrest Lake Rd. Please think twice before you do this as in some years past some snowplow drivers have politely “moved” the vehicles. Incident: 00469 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr108 / Pinecrest Lake Rd Loc Desc: WB SR108 AT PRINCREST LAKE Lat/Lon: 38.187248 -120.008280 Detail Information 6:20 […]
Arnold, CA…Chain Controls Update…Hwy 88 Closed, Chains Required on Hwys 88, 26, 4, 108 & 120. This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans as of Thursday, January 28th, 2021 at 06:18 PM. The Hwy 88 closure is triggered by avalanche control in the Carson Spur area. Hwy 4 was closed earlier from Arnold […]
Washington, D.C…. Joe Biden signs orders for strengthening Medicaid and The Affordable Care Act, as well as an order to protect Women’s Health. 1:43 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Since we are socially distanced, I think I can take my mask off to make this very brief announcement. I know that you’ve been briefed by the […]
West Point, CA… Calaveras Healthy Impact Product Solutions (CHIPS), working together with the Stanislaus National Forest, has been awarded a $1.98 million grant from CAL FIRE for the Arnold-Avery Hazard Fuels Reduction and Fuel Break Maintenance Project under the CAL FIRE California Climate Investments (CCI) Fire Prevention (FP) Grants category. This project is part of […]
Vallejo, CA… The USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region canceled the remaining developed campground closures on National Forests. Regional Orders 21-1 and 21-3 are linked within. The Pacific Southwest Region’s eighteen National Forests align with the state of California’s zones as follows: Southern – San Bernardino, Los Padres, Cleveland, Angeles, Inyo National Forests Northern – Mendocino, Modoc, Six Rivers, […]
Sonora, CA… To Be En Fluency – This conversational Spanish program is about you and your Spanish language experience. Come and learn more at the Informational Night and reserve your spot. RSVP at mli5learn@gmail.com . Got Spanish! Get it today, wait no longer! The Mora Learning Institute is designed for those who want to be […]
San Andreas, CA… Meet Elsa, a German Shepherd dog of between five and six years of age. Elsa is unusual in that she is AKC registered and surrendered by her owners. There are many reasons why German Shepherds rate among the top ranks of canine royalty but experts say their defining attribute is above all […]
Arnold, CA…Traffic Update…Hwy 4 Closure for Snow Removal Moved Down to Upper Moran Incident: 00098 Type: Provide Traffic Control Location: 0 SR4 Loc Desc: BLUE LAKE SPRINGS JUNCTION Lat/Lon: 38.264956 -120.334016 Detail Information 10:45 AM 5 [14] 49-D1 97 AT BLUE LAKE SPRINGS, CLOSING RDWY 10:21 AM 4 [12] CT SENDING CREW FOR HARD CLOSURE […]
Camp Connell, CA…We just checked in the San Andreas CHP and they will be doing a hard closure of Hwy 4 at Meko Dr. for snow removal. They said Hwy 4 was down to one lane and becoming unsafe until Caltrans can get back ahead of the snow loads. No exact time for reopening. Incident: […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…Traffic Update….Rock Slide Blocking Lane Near Sr26 / Montgomery Dr Incident: 00095 Type: Mud/Dirt/Rock Location: Sr26 / Montgomery Dr Loc Desc: WB Lat/Lon: 38.307290 -120.668648 Detail Information 7:45 AM 2 [2] 1039 CT 7:44 AM 1 [1] ROCK SLIDE BLKG WB LN
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! We will be closed today 1/28/21 for snow recovery and reopen Friday 1/29/21. 24″ of new snow has fallen overnight and 45″ in the last 4 days! As the day gets going continued snowfall is expected with another 16-22″ expected today as well as 6-10″ overnight before things settle down […]
Arnold, CA…Traffic Update….Delivery Truck Stuck in Roadway Near Sr4 / Country Club Dr. Incident: 00062 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr4 / Country Club Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.242394 -120.361081 Detail Information 6:28 AM 2 [2] 1039 SDS OFC 6:17 AM 1 [1] DELIVERY TK STUCK IN THE SNOW Unit Information 6:44 AM 2 Unit Enroute […]
Arnold, CA…The roads be a bit iffy this morning. This highway information is the latest Caltrans reported as of Thursday, January 28th, 2021 at 07:00 AM. Full Details are below… SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.5 MI EAST OF THE JCT OF SR 207 /MT REBA TURNOFF/ TO THE JCT […]
Arnold, CA…The PG&E Grid struggled last night and flickered numerous times as it tried to keep current flowing. The combination of snow laden branches, wind and in some areas rain was a bit too much. According to PG&E mapping the Arnold area along the Hwy 4 corridor and the Twain Harte area on Hwy 108 […]
Angels Camp, CA…Due to the incoming storms with heavy snow forecasted and extreme weather, Bret Harte High School District has make the decision to go to remote learning on Thursday. Bret Harte will be on a Tues & Thursday Bell Schedule.
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. 05:48 Alarm Sounding 2101260012 Occurred on Salmon Ct, in Copperopolis. Residential alarm. . Disposition: False Alarm. 05:54 911 Misdial 2101260013 Occurred on Hautly Ln, in Valley Springs. Caller was trying to dial mark twain hospital no emergency. . Disposition: No Report […]
San Andreas, CA…The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Deputies are below. 03:20 Alarm Sounding 2101250012 Occurred on Moran Rd, in Avery. Commercial Alarm. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 03:42 Alarm Sounding 2101250013 Occurred on Hwy 4, in Vallecito. Commercial Alarm. . Disposition: No Report Taken. 05:53 Theft 2101250018 Occurred at Amiel Wy/Shelton […]